This math topic focuses on converting algebraic expressions into their corresponding summation forms and involves sums of series of integers from 1 to N. It is part of practicing number patterns in patterning. The problems provide a series sum formula, and students must identify the correct summation notation that represents that formula. Math skills practiced include understanding and applying the formula for the sum of the first N integers, symbolizing it in summation notation, and honing skills in algebraic manipulation and pattern recognition. Each problem offers multiple options, and the student must select the expression that correctly matches the given formula.

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Sums - Series of Integers 1 to N - Equation to Summation Form Worksheet

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Sums - Series of Integers 1 to N - Equation to Summation Form
1
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 9(9+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 9 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=0 to the power of 9 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 9 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 8 n
2
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 19(19+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 18 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 19 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 19 n+1
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 20 n
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 19 n
3
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 14(14+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 14 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 13 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 14 n+1
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 14 n
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 14 n over 2
4
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 20(20+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 20 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 20 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 19 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=0 to the power of 20 n
5
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 13(13+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 12 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 13 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 13 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=0 to the power of 13 n
6
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 22(22+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 23 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 22 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 22 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=0 to the power of 22 n
7
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 15(15+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 15 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 15 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 15 n over 2
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 14 n
8
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 8(8+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 8 n over 2
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 8 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 9 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 8 n+1
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 8 n